Warm temperatures and wind will melt snow quickly and expose dried grass and woody debris. Wind can blow embers into dry grass and can cause these fuels to catch easily and burn quickly which could start a wildfire. If you are doing any burning, ensure you monitor the weather forecast and follow your burn permit conditions.
EDSON FOREST AREA FIRE DANGER RATING
The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is now LOW.
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since March 1, 2021, there have been 32 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 64 ha.
EWF028 was detected on April 16 and is now under control. The wildfire is approximately 22 km north of Edson, located approximately 3 km south of Emerson Creek Rd and 3 km west of the Amaco Road. This fire poses no threat to any community at this time. The estimated size of the fire is 35 ha. Crews will continue to search for any remaining hotspots and extinguish them. The fire will be monitored until it is classified as extinguished. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.
EWF033 was detected on April 21 and is under control and 0.67 ha in size. Located approximately 4 km north east of Hinton, the fire was reported by a recreationalist. Fortunately Alberta wildfire firefighters and the Town of Hinton firefighters arrived on scene to contained the wildfire. The fire will be monitored until it is classified as extinguished.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since March 1 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 125 wildfires burning a total of 116 ha.
For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS
Albertans are always asked to use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors:
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
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